2008 Hyundai Tiburon User Reviews

Pros

Exterior Design, Warranty, Cheap to Own

Cons

Underpowered for class, Alignment, Road Noise

I have a 2005 Hyundai Tib GS. The engine is pretty much the same for the current generation, in terms of power at least. What i don't understand about this car is that the overall design is quite beautiful, sleek, and powerful LOOKING, but the engine does not do the image justice. This car's looks put it in the class of Mitsu Eclipse, Hondo Civic Si, Pontiac G6 GT, Chevy Cobalt SS and Scion tc...but it seriously lacks horsepower...which I have never understood. If Hyundai could just put the Sante Fe's 242 hp engine and calibrate it for the Tib GT, the exterior would better advertise the heart of this car. I always have considered this car false advertisement for that very reason. I know we are in the age of hybrid/30-50 mpg vehicles, so I can appreciate the Tib's good gas mileage in sacrifice of power. But, the Mazda3 is a 4cyl. with some pep, so once again, Hyundai needs to get creative with their engine composition (hint: turbos!)...I also read on one of these reviews that the alignment is problematic, which I can also agree upon. Pulls to the right constantly, even with periodic alignment servicing...it always comes back...like a bad horror movie. However, this review is pretty much in vain, being that the Tiburon's production will not continue in 2009, with the eager anticipation of the Genesis Coupe...hooray!